Premenstrual syndrome effects over 70% to 90% of women before menopause in the US and less for women in Southeast Asia because of their difference in living style and social structure. It is defined as faulty function of the ovaries related to the women's menstrual cycle, it effects a women's physical and emotional state, and sometimes interferes with daily activities as a result of hormone fluctuation. The syndrome occurs one to two weeks before menstruation and then declines when the period starts. In this article, we will discuss how Chinese herbs - angelica root (dong quai) effects women with PMS.

I. DefinitionAccording to Chinese herbalist, Chinese angelica root is considered as a queen of all herbs, it has been used in treating women reproductive disorder over thousand of year including pre menstrual cramps, regulating menstrual periods, and lessening menopausal symptoms.

1. ResinChinese angelica root contains resin which is vital for improving the immune system fighting against the premenstrual symptoms caused by negative allergic reaction, inflammation caused by abnormal cell growth and infection, including breast tenderness.

2. SedativeIt also contains valerianic acid, it helps to calm the nervous system in controlling the body muscles including the uterus muscles resulting in lessening the risk of premenstrual pain and cramps for some women with PMS.

3. Water retention and weight gainThe chemical agent of coumarins which helps to treat lymphatic obstruction resulting in improving the lymphatic function in regulating the body fluid and reducing risk of water retention and weight gain.

4. AntispasmodicChinese angelica root also contains bitter iridoids which helps to suppress the muscles spam caused by hormone imbalance for some women with PMS, thereby, decreasing the risk of over active muscle and pre menstrual pain and cramps.

5. KidneyThe chemical agent tannins in the plant only helps to improving the immune system and enhancing the nervous system function but also helps to increase the kidney function in urinary secretion, thereby, decreasing the risk of fluid retention and breast tenderness.

By Kyle J. Norton Health article writer

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Author:Kyle J. Norton Health article writer

Biography: I have been studying natural remedies for disease prevention for over 20 years and working as a financial consultant since 1990. Master degree in Mathematics, teaching and tutoring math at colleges and universities before joining insurance industries. Part time Health and entertainment Article Writer.

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